This post is a little bit different than my normal posts. I finally passed my personal trainer certification and am now officially a NASM-CPT (certified personal trainer). I have to say that test was a serious challenge. I have been in the fitness industry for about 6 years now; the amount of information you are… Continue reading NASM Personal Trainer Certificate
Every once in awhile I get to do some fun events as an instructor. Zumba in Da Club is one of them. It’s a great way to connect with new and current students. My current students get to dance with me in a different environment and try out other instructors; while new students get a… Continue reading Zumba in Da Club
I’ve discussed in the past (see here) about individual style as an instructor but, there’s more to it than just that as a fitness professional. Your look as an instructor is just as important as any other type of dress code for a job. The main difference is that you want to be comfortable while teaching… Continue reading How to Dress Comfortably – But Professionally – As a Fitness Professional
For many people, working out is an outlet to escape from the strain of every day life. It’s one of the healthier options to relieve stress. Not only does exercise have physical benefits, but mental benefits as well. I stay active for many reasons…one of them being to get out of my own head when it… Continue reading Fitness as an Emotional Outlet
As a group fitness instructor, you will be asked to sub a class at some point. This can be exciting and frustrating all at the same time. I still go through those feelings when covering someone’s class. It’s totally normal to feel different types of emotions when you are helping another instructor out. Here are… Continue reading The Benefits and Challenges of Subbing Classes
Having a full-time job working 40 hours, teaching 8-10 classes, and doing my own workouts 3-4 times a week is trying at times. I’m not going to sugar-coat that fact. I don’t get a lot of free time during the week and I have to carefully plan my weekends. Do I get exhausted? Definitely! Are there… Continue reading Balancing “Real Life” and Fitness
It’s been my experience as an instructor that there are a few key essential items to have in your gym bag at all times when teaching. Other than Zumba, most formats require you to teach with a microphone. At some facilities, they require you to teach Zumba with a mic, also. Most gyms provide these items… Continue reading Instructor Tool Box
